Wondering what the EU-mandated change from Lightning to USB-C means for your smartphone? The iPhone USB-C switch explained ...

A USB Type-C charger (right) beside Apple's proprietary Lightning cable The UK government says it is not "currently considering" copying European Union plans for a common charging cable.

The government is considering plans for a universal charging cable for the UK ... out their lightning connectors, first introduced with iPhones in 2012, and replaced them with USB-C ports ...

The UK government is considering ... although some still require other cables such as micro-USB. Apple introduced its own proprietary lightning connectors with the iPhone 5 in 2012.

One of the last major holdouts against USB-C has majorly loosened its grasp. All the accessories that come with Apple's ...

As for the step towards USB-C, this is ideal for many as USB-C is edging closer to becoming the charging standard for devices in the UK ... is moving away from Lightning cables at last.

Our pick for the best Lightning cable you can get is Anker's USB-C to Lightning Charging Cord. It's covered in a durable nylon finish with aluminum-housed Lightning and USB connectors.

and other popular peripherals no longer charge through Lightning. This allows users to rely on a single USB-C cable to fuel all of their Apple devices. While the new iMac comes with color-matched ...